Sophie R.

ISU agricultural engineering grad. Fish and fishing enthusiast.

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

Today’s #sundayfishsketch is the blackside darter. It’s my FIRST block print! The blackside is unique because it has a partially developed swim bladder, which is absent in many other darter species. #scicomm

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

My #sundayfishsketch green fish is the banded darter. They live in riffles of rivers and streams that have filamentous algae and plants. They typically feed on insects, and are always ready for St. Patrick’s day! ☘️ #scicomm

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

My pink #SundayFishSketch is a Northern Cavefish. Their range is limited to Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave region, and their only pigmentation comes from blood near the gills. They have no eyes, but instead “see” via raised neuromasts across their head and body. #scicomm

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A day late #SundayFishSketch of a thresher shark! These sharks can live 20-50 years and use their long tails to stun prey. #scicomm

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Happy #SundayFishSketch! For fishes with unique tails, I attempted a pintail fairy wrasse. They’re native to the Philippines. #sciart

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

Fasten your seatbelts, it’s #garweek!!!
@SolomonRDavid @OKWildlifeDept

[Dr. Solomon David @SolomonRDavid]

Buffalo are native (US) species and can live for over 100 years.

Here’s a 70-pound female that won bowfishers “big fish” at a national tournament hosted @BassProShops. Note the puddle of eggs.

These fish aren’t eaten, at best ➡️landfill.

Full video: https://t.co/h6o2kwdcaU

[Dr. Solomon David @SolomonRDavid]

PLEASE HELP & SHARE!!!

@mndnr wants YOUR feedback on protection & conservation measures for non-game (aka “rough”) native fishes!

Please fill out this short survey and/or share: https://t.co/kqTg6IYukZ

You do NOT need to be a Minnesota resident! Survey CLOSES Friday 9/15!

[Cyclone Fanatic @cyclonefanatic]

Someone has an Iowa State flag flying at Kinnick Stadium.

Thanks to @trew42 for sharing!

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

@eatguineapigs My Fishmas tree is a great mix of made, bought, and gifted! #25DaysofFishmas

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

@PD_31 It won’t let me message you for some reason, so I emailed you via your website!

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@natecrane

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@natecrane @CharleyCrockett’s cover of Blackjack County Chains is even more bone chilling live!

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

@EmilyG_Fish_Dr Nice fish, guys! Hope you are doing well! 😁

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

If you know me well, you know I get a lot of mileage out of tunes from @CharleyCrockett and @VNEofficial… big shoutout to these guys for making my whole weekend! 🤩

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

@FishOn_FishOff Calm eventide
Splash! Explosive power breaks
Red eye devours fly

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New music from @CharleyCrockett is the only thing that could help this crazy week 🙌

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😊🐟

[TU Science @TUScience]

Science for the win! https://t.co/BooYaFGKxw

[Sophie R. @SKR_2020]

This week’s #SundayFishSketch is a bluegill! These guys are easily identified by their dark “ear”. During the summer, they will consume 3.2% of their body weight daily! #sciart